Defibtech Lifeline AED – DCF-100

Just The Facts – Know Your AED

How often must I change batteries?

Defibtech AEDs come with a lithium battery pack that is available in a 5- or 7-year size. If the unit is used frequently, the battery pack may have to be replaced more often. The AED will inform the user when the battery pack needs to be replaced.

What else do I need to do to keep my AED in working order?

The pad package must be replaced every two years. Otherwise, the AED performs automatic self-checks on a daily basis to test its operational readiness. If anything is not fully functional, the unit will make a loud chirp and flash a red light warning the owner that servicing may be required.

Can the AED itself make a mistake?

It is unlikely. Studies show that AEDs interpret the victim’s heart rhythm more quickly and accurately than many trained emergency professionals. If the AED determines that no shock is needed, it will not allow a shock to be given.

Can I be sued if I help someone suffering from SCA?

State and federal “Good Samaritan” laws cover users who, in good faith, attempt to save a person from death. To date, there are no known judgments against anyone who used an AED to save someone’s life.

Has anyone been revived by using a Defibtech AED?

Defibtech AEDs have saved many lives since they were introduced to the market in 2003.

Can anyone buy an AED?

Anyone can buy an AED. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) rules require a physician’s prescription (AEDs are manufactured and sold under guidelines approved by the Food and Drug Administration) before the unit can be delivered.

Why are Defibtech AED better than other AEDs?

Defibtech designs units from the ground up, building on a foundation of previous medical device knowledge and incorporating a number of design and technological innovations. As a result, Defibtech AEDs are state-of-the-art defibrillators designed for non-medical personnel as well as for professional responders.

Why do we need AEDs?

AEDs save lives. When a person has a sudden cardiac arrest, the heart becomes arrhythmic. Every minute that the heart is not beating lowers the odds of survival by 7-10 percent. After 10 minutes without defibrillation, very few people survive.

What does the American Heart Association (AHA) say about AEDs?

The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly supports having AEDs in public areas such as sports arenas, office complexes, schools, doctors’ offices, shopping malls, airports, and other public places. The AHA also advocates that all police and fire and rescue vehicles be equipped with an AED.

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